Date: May 19, 2005

Presenter: John Masters

Topic: The Impact of Power Quality on Technology

The guest speaker for this meeting was John Masters, Director of IT for a local medical clinic administration business. The subject of the presentation was "The Impact of Power Quality on Technology."

The stability and consistency of power to support electronic equipment is vital to their reliable operation. The effects of sub-standard power quality on server rooms, telco switches and other sensitive electronics include increased service calls and reduced life-cycle. The quality of service from the power company is not the issue - the root problem is the improper distribution, electrical grounding and related issues inside the structure. This issue tends to be more prevalent and costly than most IT professionals realize. The presentation will also review the impact of power quality on business continuity and compliance.